I like finding all kinds of trees, but there’s one tree in particular whose presence excites me more than most.

American chestnut.

I’ll drive out of my way to find a decent-sized American chestnut.  I might even interrupt a conversation to point out American chestnut.

This behavior may seem strange to some people.  I consider it proper etiquette for anyone with a burning passion for North American trees.

I recently explored a remote forest in search of American chestnut trees.  By the end of the day, I had found dozens of American chestnuts — one of which was the largest I had ever seen.

Fortunately, I brought my camera along to document the experience.  If you’re interested in seeing several beautiful American chestnuts, check out the brand-new video!

Thanks for reading and watching.  Have you seen any American chestnuts lately?

— Adam Haritan